Pathfinder LLC
James Cravens has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. James started their career in 1974 at Raytheon Engineers and Constructors, where they served as Vice President until 2001. James then worked at Washington Group International as the Senior Director of Project Controls from 1974 to 2014. In 2004, James joined URS Corporation as the Director of Project Controls, where they led various assignments and served as the primary author of the URS Project Controls Handbook. Since 2014, they have been working at Pathfinder LLC, initially as a Senior Executive Associate and later as the Vice President. At Pathfinder, James has been involved in several project execution planning workshops, independent project reviews, and training assignments for clients in the oil, petrochemical, and chemical industries. Overall, James has a wealth of experience in project control and project management.
James Cravens' education history includes a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Benedictine College / St Bernard Abby. There is no specific information provided regarding the field of study or the start and end years of their degree program. Additionally, James holds a certification as a Certified Safety Supervisor, but there is no information regarding the institution from which they obtained this certification or the specific month and year of its completion.
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Pathfinder LLC
Pathfinder offers independent project management consulting and training worldwide for a variety of industry sectors. For over 45 years we have assured our clients’ business success through innovative project management solutions. Our services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production. At Pathfinder, our people make all the difference. Our staff is recognized as experts in all facets of project planning. Most have more than 25 years of project management experience. With hands-on involvement in over 4,900 Process Industry project assignments valued at over $750B of capital investment for over 500 clients on 6 continents, Pathfinder’s ability to enhance your capital investment project performance is unsurpassed in the industry. Project management and related project support services are similar across all industries. But we understand the nuances and fully appreciate the fine details of executing projects within a variety of sectors, including oil and gas; chemical; food and beverage; power; mining and more. Our experience in so many industries allows us to tailor our consulting and training to your specific issues and constraints. We take pride in our reputation at Pathfinder. We believe in providing unbiased project observations and recommendations without any encumbered agendas. We base our success on our clients’ positive feedback, which is reflected in the fact that 80 percent of our clients are repeat customers on a yearly basis.